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Advanced Practice Practitioner

The US Oncology Network·Lakewood, Colorado

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to oncology patients by assessing, planning, and implementing treatment interventions. Collaborate with oncologists and the care team to manage high-acuity cases and provide necessary patient education and palliative care.

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Practitioner in Lakewood.

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our extremely busy oncology clinic.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, working closely with oncologists, nurses, and the care team to deliver timely, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

This environment is fast‑paced and high‑acuity, requiring strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to efficiently manage a full and dynamic schedule.

This position does offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Salary Range

$110,000-$150,000.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance. A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients.
  • Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response and prescribes therapies as indicated.
  • Performs procedures with minimal supervision.
  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
  • Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  • Often incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
  • Solid knowledge of reimbursement procedures and documentation requirements.
  • Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
  • Likely to provide case management for patients and their families.
  • Sometimes serves as a resource for nursing staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
  • May provide palliative care for the patient and their families as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner. AOCNP preferred. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. OR Physician Assistant Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing Physician Assistant, preferably in the chosen specialty. Current state license as a Physician Assistant in practicing state. Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. OR Clinical Nurse Specialist Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing school and successful completion of a Clinical Nurse Specialist program. This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of practicing Clinical Nurse Specialist, preferably in the chosen specialty. RN state licensure and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. AOCNS preferred (if applicable). Current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire. This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

Requirements

Requires a postgraduate degree (MSN) and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the specialty and current BLS/CPR certification are required.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Communication
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medical Documentation
  • Palliative Care
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Oncology Care
  • Reimbursement Procedures

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Holiday pay
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health plans
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Vision plans
  • Dental plans
  • Health savings account
  • Wellness program
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Lakewood, Colorado
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Closes
Jul 1, 2027
Application
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The US Oncology Network

Every day, The US Oncology Network helps approximately 3,300 providers deliver value-based, integrated care for patients—close to home. Through The Network, these independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Advanced Practice Practitioner roles in Colorado are typically in demand across outpatient, hospital, and specialty settings, especially when employers need clinicians who can work independently and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions are competitive because they require an MSN or accredited PA training plus specialty experience, along with current NP, PA, or CNS licensure and BLS/CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and focus your application on the specialty experience most closely aligned with the posting.

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